12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12 CSB) Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought you needed to put on compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience? Consider a recent bad day and think about how it might have turned out … Read more

38 BUT MY RIGHTEOUS ONE SHALL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF HE SHRINKS BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN HIM. (Hebrews 10:38 CSB) At 6’6” it is hard enough finding clothes that fit. If anything I find shrinks even a little it looks like I bought toddler clothes. When it comes to our faith … Read more

6 Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give to the thirsty from the spring of the water of life. (Revelations 21:6 CSB) Begin with the end in mind. This is a core tenant that we should employ for, … Read more

21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions?[a] If the Lord is God, follow him. But if Baal, follow him.” But the people didn’t answer him a word. (1 Kings 18:21 CSB) Think about the word waver. It immediately brings to mind someone who is unsure. … Read more

4 Enter his gates with thanksgivingand his courts with praise.Give thanks to him and bless his name.5 For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever;his faithfulness, through all generations. (Psalm 100:4-5 CSB) I find very few who really practice gratefulness. Maybe they do in their own way and it is not visible. … Read more